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An festival attendee wrangles three kites Sunday at the North 40 for the DeKalb Kite Fest.

Enthusiasts brave the rain to attend the DeKalb Kite Fest

By Lucas Skye | September 10, 2019

Fewer kite enthusiasts than normal sloshed across the field on a rainy Sunday to celebrate the DeKalb Kite Fest.Sunday marked the 14th annual DeKalb Kite Fest. The event took place 11 to 4 p.m. at North 40, the field across from Barsema Hall.Those who...

Mark Sundblom, of Sandwich, flies a kite Sunday afternoon at the
Seventh Annual Kite Fest, held behind Anderson Hall at NIU's North
40. Sundblom said the kite is homemade and was purchased at the
Grand Canyon.

More than kites soar at annual festival

By Olivia Willoughby | September 11, 2011

On Sunday afternoon, kites of all shapes and sizes took to the sky for the annual DeKalb Kite Festival. The festival started off with a special Sept. 11 memorial kite fly. The memorial kite was a 12 foot long, red, white and blue kite. The kite was flown...

Kites Over Sycamore provides family-friendly fun atmosphere

By Dave Gong | April 21, 2011

DeKALB | The annual Kites Over Sycamore event will provide springtime entertainment for families and kite enthusiasts alike. This free event will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kar-Fre Flowers, 1126 E. State St. Kar-Fre Flowers Manager Michelle Schulz...